Toyota Verso 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Verso engine produces 36 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Toyota Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Verso consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Verso could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Verso consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Verso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Verso 2013 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Verso 2013 2.0 engine Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.56 m | |
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Toyota Verso is larger. Toyota Verso is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Verso is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 484 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Toyota Verso has 4 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Verso (by 193 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Verso is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Toyota Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Verso has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 10 800 | |
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